FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recruiting is under way to find local families interested in hosting international exchange students. International Student Exchange has recently hired an area representative to bring students from other countries to be hosted here. Students have come from over 40 different countries such as Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam. Yet Leah Pfeiffer, the Area Representative, has mentioned that…
FARGO — Are you looking for a learning experience this weekend? Perhaps something to set the mood for spooky season? Or maybe you’ll just meet an unexpected new best friend. That’s what can happen if you check out the annual Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 26th. They feature vendors, animal experts, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We are once again proud to take part in the “Read For The Record” event: the world’s largest shared reading experience. TJ Nelson and Alison Voorhees read this year’s selection, “Piper Chen Sings”, to youngsters at West Acres Mall. Each year a book is chosen to be read on the same day at locations all around…
State Board of Higher Education member Kevin Black, left, says he has several edits he wants to make to a tenure review policy after the board approved a report on tenure from a committee led by board member Casey Ryan, right. (Photos provided by North Dakota University System)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) The State Board of Higher…
FARGO — The kids are taking over the town. And you can help them do it. Impact Fargo is back for the first time in person since 2019. The even invites all high school students across Fargo to come get face time with each other and with city leaders to address students’ top issues in our community. It’s an annual…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State University Moorhead has announced a partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. Moorhead Scholars program hopes to keep high-performing Moorhead students in the community by offering to cover any remaining tuition costs at MSUM after all available gift aid has been applied. Starting with the class of 2025, Moorhead students must meet the following criteria…
Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…
FARGO — They say it’s one of the biggest trick or treating opportunities in the region. But the real treat at “Boo at the Zoo” at Fargo’s Red River Zoo is probably meeting some of the most misunderstood wild creatures of the region. Creatures like Soupy the opossum, who shared the anchor desk on the Morning Show Wednesday. Opossums might…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — If you’re not a skilled artist, it can be a little scary to think about creating a Halloween painting of your own. But there’s a new workshop underway that helps even a novice painter bring their creativity into full fall color. Emma Tomb (yes, that’s her real name) is teaching a “Spooky Painting workshop at the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 5th annual Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo took place early this afternoon at the Fargo Air Museum. Over 200 students from across the state registered to be a part of this event to explore opportunities in aviation. With North Dakota considered the hub for aviation, training opportunities are in high demand. From UAV and helicopter pilots…
